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CV checklist

Use this before every application. It will not replace feedback from a recruiter, but it catches the common problems that make a CV hard to assess.

A clear target role and two-to-three-line profileAccurate contact details and a professional email addressExperience described with action, scope and resultRelevant education, courses and professional registrationsSkills supported by evidence rather than generic adjectivesDates, job titles and employer names checked for accuracyReadable headings, consistent formatting and no accidental blank pageA version tailored to the role’s essential requirements

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Focus on one unchecked item at a time. Clear evidence and accurate details are stronger than a longer CV.

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